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You receive a System.InvalidOperationException exception error when you run a Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-based application after you install security update MS 07-040 on a computerView products that this article applies to.Article ID:948233Last Review:May 12, 2008Revision:1.0On This PageSYMPTOMSWhen you run a Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-based application, you receive a System.InvalidOperationException exception. This problem occurs if the following conditions are true: •You have installed security update MS 07-040 on the computer.•The .NET Framework 2.0-based application contains several enum types.•The enum types ... Read more..

This is how to clear the  private data after every browser usage  : 1. Click on Tools 2. Then click on Options 3. Go to the Privacy Tab 4. Then at the bottom of the window click on Settings 5. Then check the box beside "Clear Private data when FireFox Closes" 6. Make sure saved passwords and cookies are unchecked 7. Click on OK To delete the stored passwords (not all) follow these steps : 1. Tools 2. Options 3. Privacy Tab 4. Password Tab 5. View Saved Passwords 6. Click on the Password ... Read more..

To disable Firefox 2  automatic resizing of images follow these steps: 1. Open Firefox 2. In the address bar enter: about:config 3. Copy and paste this into the filter line... browser.enable_automatic_image_resizing 4.  Change the value from true to false Read more..

The private key is not copied to the local computer store when you use the Certificates snap-in to copy a certificate together with a private key from a local user storeView products that this article applies to.Article ID:939616Last Review:July 20, 2007Revision:1.1On This PageSYMPTOMSWhen you use the Certificates snap-in to copy a certificate together with a private key from a local user store to the local computer store, the private key is not copied.Back to the topCAUSEThis problem occurs because of ... Read more..

Floating Water 1. Open your winrar 3.0 2. Go to Help -> about 3. click on the winrar logo (golden letters with water behind) 4. The water will float Bouncing Books 1. Open Winrar 3.40 2. Go to Help -> About 3. Left Click on the Books bound by a belt. 4. The books will fall. This should work with other versions also Read more..

Error message when you try to run the BitLocker Drive Encryption program: Cannot runView products that this article applies to.Article ID:929834Last Review:October 26, 2007Revision:1.4SYMPTOMSWhen you try to run the BitLocker Drive Encryption program, you receive the following error message in a BitLocker Drive Encryption Error dialog box:Cannot run.The path specified in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) for a BitLocker Drive Encryption integrity-protected application is incorrect. Please verify and correct your BCD settings and try again.Back to the topCAUSEThis ... Read more..

Article ID: 961717 - Last Review: January 14, 2009 - Revision: 2.0Dynamic disks on SCSI controller fail to start automatically in Hyper-VView products that this article applies to.Expand all | Collapse allSource: Microsoft SupportBack to the topRAPID PUBLISHINGRAPID PUBLISHING ARTICLES PROVIDE INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM WITHIN THE MICROSOFT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO EMERGING OR UNIQUE TOPICS, OR IS INTENDED SUPPLEMENT OTHER KNOWLEDGE BASE INFORMATION.Back to the topSymptomImportant This article contains information about how ... Read more..

Although no technology can be a replacement for parental involvement, there are ways to use Microsoft software to help protect your children from inappropriate content. Here are some tips for protecting your children's privacy and safety when they're using the computer. Step 1: Decide where your child can and can't go on the Internet It's a good idea to check out some sites for kids. Pay particular interest to sites that collect personal information. If you don't agree with the privacy statement of a ... Read more..

On a Japanese version of Windows Vista, Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center are not titled correctly in Windows MixerView products that this article applies to.Article ID:939104Last Review:June 27, 2007Revision:1.0SYMPTOMSOn a Japanese version of Windows Vista, Windows Media Player and WindowsMedia Center are not titled correctly in Windows Mixer. For example, part of the W character in Windows is missing or truncated.Note Windows Media Player and WindowsMedia Center do not appear in Windows Mixer unless they are running.STATUSMicrosoft has ... Read more..

Article ID: 960240 - Last Review: November 18, 2008 - Revision: 1.0PRB: .NET Multidimensional arrays emitted by Reflection do not match compiled arraysView products that this article applies to.Expand all | Collapse allSource: Microsoft SupportBack to the topRAPID PUBLISHINGRAPID PUBLISHING ARTICLES PROVIDE INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM WITHIN THE MICROSOFT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO EMERGING OR UNIQUE TOPICS, OR IS INTENDED SUPPLEMENT OTHER KNOWLEDGE BASE INFORMATION.Back to the topActionUse the System.Reflection.Emit.FieldBuilder class to create ... Read more..

Windows Explorer crashes when you try to remove the $WINDOWS.OLD folder from a computer that has been upgraded to Windows VistaView products that this article applies to.Article ID:931702Last Review:March 20, 2007Revision:2.0On This PageSYMPTOMSWhen you use Windows Explorer to try to remove the drive: $WINDOWS.OLD folder from a computer that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows to Windows Vista, Windows Explorer crashes. In this scenario, you receive the following error message:Faulting application Explorer.EXE, version 6.0.5756.0, time stamp ... Read more..

Article ID: 961260 - Last Review: February 14, 2009 - Revision: 3.0MS09-002: Cumulative security update for Internet ExplorerView products that this article applies to.On This PageExpand all | Collapse allINTRODUCTIONMicrosoft has released security bulletin MS09-002. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites:Home users:http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200902.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200902.mspx) Skip the details: Download the updates for your home computer or ... Read more..

The Windows Mobility Center program window unexpectedly maintains focus when you perform an action in another programView products that this article applies to.Article ID:934554Last Review:April 18, 2007Revision:1.0SYMPTOMSConsider the following scenario. You are running Windows Vista on a mobile PC. You open Windows Mobility Center, and then you perform an action in another program. However, the Windows Mobility Center program window unexpectedly maintains focus. Keyboard actions that you perform may apply to Windows Mobility Center instead of to the ... Read more..

Children who are 11-14 years old generally have accepting attitudes. Kids at this age may be very capable at following commands on the computer, using the mouse, and playing computer games. They are, however, highly dependent on adults or older siblings to help them interpret online information. When your kids are at this young age you should supervise their computer use and use tools such as Windows Live OneCare Family Safety or Windows Vista Parental Controls. Safety tips Here are some safety tips to ... Read more..

An application may stop responding if you open an HTML page that contains script in a Web browser control on a computer a computer that has a script debugger and Internet Explorer 7 installedView products that this article applies to.Article ID:954079Last Review:August 12, 2008Revision:1.0On This PageSYMPTOMSConsider the following scenario:•You have a computer that has a script debugger installed.•The computer also has Internet Explorer 7 installed.•In Internet Explorer 7, you do not have the Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer) check ... Read more..

When you try to uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP by using the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel, you may receive the following error message: Setup cannot copy the file Ieeula.chm Additionally, you cannot uninstall Internet Explorer 7. WORKAROUND loadTOCNode(1, \'workaround\'); To work around this issue, use one of the following methods. Method: Replace the Ieeula.chm file loadTOCNode(2, \'workaround\'); If the Ieeula.chm is missing from the Windows/IE7 folder, replace the Ieeula.chm file by using the Ieeula.chm file in the ... Read more..

Calling A .NET Managed Method from Native CodeView products that this article applies to.Article ID:953836Last Review:May 31, 2008Revision:1.0Source: Microsoft SupportBack to the topRAPID PUBLISHINGRAPID PUBLISHING ARTICLES PROVIDE INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM WITHIN THE MICROSOFT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO EMERGING OR UNIQUE TOPICS, OR IS INTENDED SUPPLEMENT OTHER KNOWLEDGE BASE INFORMATION.Back to the topActionThis is a sample native console application which will query the registry to verify if a specific version of the .NET ... Read more..

Boss key for games included with Win2k 1) Start->Program Files->Accessories->Games->Mine Sweeper 2) While playing the Mine Sweeper game or any other Microsoft-supplied game... 3) Hit the ESC key and window will close. 4) The task bar will contain "Budget.xcl" instead of the name of the program that was running. Bill Gates 1. Right click the mouse, go to properties and backgrounds. 2. Choose clouds tiled as your background. 3. Click apply then ok, and go back to the main screen. 4. Click on my computer, and ... Read more..

If your children are between the ages of 2 and 10 years old, the Internet is a great place for them to learn and to play. When your kids are at this young age, you should supervise their computer use. It's also a good idea to use tools such as Windows Live OneCare Family Safety or Windows Vista Parental Controls. Safety tips Here are some safety tips to consider when you go online with your 2-10 year old: 1. It's never too early to foster ... Read more..

No data is transferred to the request buffer through the named pipe when an application calls the TransactNamedPipe function in Windows Vista View products that this article applies to.Article ID:946487Last Review:March 28, 2008Revision:1.0On This PageSYMPTOMSYou develop an application that calls the TransactNamedPipe function to request data from a remote server. You run the application on a client computer that is running Windows Vista to request lots of data from a remote server that is running Windows Vista. When you ... Read more..